TW495684B - Method and system for pre-loading Internet content - Google Patents

Abstract

A dedicated internet access device acts as an Internet appliance to reduce the complexity of Internet interactions. The access device stores an embedded operating system, embedded browser and user profile information in programmable read only memory so that a user may easily initiate an interface with the Internet by interfacing the access device with a communications medium, such as a telephone line, and by applying power to the access device. A dedicated portal site funnels information from the Internet and focuses the information to optimize utility and reduce complexity to the user. Information may be presented as topical channels that identify, organize and present relevant information to users with minimal user searching. In one embodiment, the access device reduces time associated with rendering an information from the portal site by preloading predicted information to the access device, and rendering the predicted information if a user selects the predicted information. Updates to the operating system, browser, user profile and other information loaded in the programmable read only memory may be made through the internet in a manner that is invisible to the user.

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The invention is roughly related to the field of computer networks, and particularly relates to an Internet access device and a method for interfacing the device and the Internet. Background of the invention 'The Internet has caused significant damage to the American public and American businesses. influences. An important way the Internet affects the public and business is that the Internet makes it easy for anyone with a personal computer to access a large amount of information. For example, the public relies on the Internet to provide news, weather, and financial markets. Business typically uses the Internet to perform basic goods and services delivery functions, such as tracking the business investment of customer orders. Another important way the Internet affects the general public and business is to simplify the communication between individuals and groups. For example, email and chat over the Internet are commonly used today for #general mail and phone calls. Recent introductions to voice conversations over the Internet have become more popular alternatives to long-distance calls. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs

Most of the growth in the popularity of the Internet has been used as a means of transmitting information and communication, because the interface with the Internet has gradually become simpler. In particular, the introduction of the World Wide Web as a means of accessing information via the Internet has increased the popularity of the Internet as an individual and business tool. The main reason for the growth of the World Wide Web ("Doctors") is that the hypertext used by the World Wide Web does not. It is possible to present the graphic information contained in the user's personal computer through a web browser through the Internet browser (HTML) and the Hypertext Transfer Protocol ("Ηττρ"). The web browser supports interesting graphic displays, facilitates the dissemination of information, and allows users to navigate through various Global Corruption Network websites by clicking on the Global Resource Locator ("Fox"). Usually use the Internet browser

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V. Description of the Invention (2) The friendly presentation of graphic information encourages the growth of the use of the Internet as a tool for business outlets and services. This type of business is called "e-commerce. The global information network encourages a large number of people to use the Internet Road, but the continued rapid growth of the Internet has been hindered for a variety of reasons._ The factors that greatly restrict the growth of Internet use are the complex interface between the Internet and the available hardware and software systems. Another_Greatly limit Internet growth A significant factor is the cost of the Internet interface, including the cost of purchasing interface hardware and licensing providers. Complex and cost-constrained results create a social divide between “yes” and “no” information. For example, the complexity of hardware and software that contributes to the growth of the Internet is limited to so-called "tech elites", which are usually young and highly educated. In contrast, older and less educated individuals are more likely to be deterred by the complexity of the hardware and software interfaces to the Internet. The cost of hardware and linked servers also introduces obstacles, which hinders low-income people from not being able to afford the initial investment in personal computers or paying expensive long-term payments to Internet service providers. In many ways, the complexity of the Internet is unique to conventional personal computers. Setting up a personal computer is daunting for people without a technical background. For example, setting up a personal computer usually requires a series of cables to connect the computer to a monitor, printer, Bluetooth, microphone, and other peripheral devices. Personal computers usually use hard drives to store the operating system, which is loaded into local RAM memory when the computer is turned on. Changes in hardware configuration, such as those that may be caused when users try to combine additional peripheral devices with the computer, often lead to changes in the operating system and related files. The complexity of the software has caused another paper size for beginners to try to interface with the Internet. The Chinese paper standard (CNS) A4 (21 × 297 mm) applies. (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page )

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I. Fees Scholars can easily find difficult information by searching for special information by keying in URLs or global information. Furthermore, although graphic displays seem to simplify Internet interactions, cricket web pages contain a considerable amount of information. It is difficult for beginners to identify interesting information from the large amount of advertisements and other information on the web page. Even if the user has identified the appropriate information, the user must still have a compatible authority to download and view the information. For example, a web browser can have multiple plug-ins, and #must be ported to Pan Browser to make Liu Browser compatible with certain information stored on the web. These plug-ins must typically be downloaded to the user's computer as a file, and then loaded onto the computer, typically tied to a hard drive as an executable file. Another software-associated complexity is download viewing of email. For example, e-mail may be supported by software contained in the web portal, or by a separate program on the user's personal computer. Users often need to know the e-mail address and details of the operation of several user e-mail programs, using e-mail communication. When a file or graphic is attached to an e-mail message, the user usually must learn to navigate the operating system of his computer to save the file or graphic, and find a compatible program within the personal computer to display the file or graphic. The invention is sincere. A dedicated Internet access device and a method of interfacing the Internet can reduce the complexity of the association in the use of the Internet. There is a further need for an Internet access device with a simplified hardware architecture that reduces the possibility of errors caused by users when setting up and connecting to the Internet. There is a further need for an integrated service and hardware system that simplifies the introduction of software. Paper size ~ ¥ Using Chinese Standard (CNS) A4 Specification ⑽χ 297 (Public Love)

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Face-to-face content is delivered to users on the Internet. There is further a need for an integrated Internet access system and method that can reduce Internet access costs. According to the present invention, a method for providing a dedicated Internet access device can be provided, which can eliminate or reduce the disadvantages and problems of the previously developed device and method for an interface Internet. Dedicated Internet access devices have user profile information pre-loaded in programmable read-only memory. The receiving device is then sent to the messenger. The receiving device will use the user's profile information and automatically interface the user and the Internet when the user engages the receiving device to the communication media and supplies power to the receiving device. In particular, the present invention can simplify Internet access through the integration of three major components, namely the Internet access device, the link ship H, and a portal designed to enhance the Internet access experience through the access device. The Internet access device provides “plug and play” to simplify Internet access. The simplified method is to automatically connect to the link server when the user accesses the device through a telephone line interface and supplies power to the access device. The linking device establishes an Internet link and the link between the user of the Internet interface and the predetermined portal. The website serves as a funnel to collect information from the Internet, and as a lens, it focuses each user's information on the access device on a user-by-user basis. The Internet access device has home appliances characterized in that when the power is turned on, the Internet access device automatically establishes an Internet interface. The device has a power switch. When the switch is activated, the embedded operating system and embedded browser are used along with user-specific profile information (all stored in programmable read-only memory) to minimize warm-up time and connection delay time. Initialize the internet interface. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 public love)

495684 Printed by A7 B7, Consumer Cooperatives, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs 5. Description of the Invention (6) In the specific embodiment, the 'entry site can automatically send information to the access device and automatically update it in a way that the user cannot see. Memory-only software. For example, the portal can send plug-in updates to integrate with the browser of the access device. In addition, when initially initiated by a user, the device access portal is contacted, for example, via a toll-free number, so user-specific profile information can be downloaded to the Internet access device. As such, in this embodiment, when the portal is accessed via a toll-free number at the initial startup, the Internet access device uses the local number stored in the user's profile for subsequent connection to the Internet. In a specific embodiment, the Internet access device loads Internet content in advance, which effectively shortens the waiting time of users requesting Internet content. The internet access device may be initialized by the portal automatically contacting the access device or by the access device automatically contacting the access website. For example, the Internet access device may interface with the portal at predetermined time intervals, such as the time elapsed from the previous interface or a specific hourly, daily, weekly, or other time. The time interval and content can be changed with the user profile information stored on the access device. For example, if the user uses the access device to check the news at a specific hour, the user profile information of the access device can automatically initialize the Internet interface before a specified time to update the memory stored in the access device, such as RAM memory. News. Similarly, the updated content can be changed according to the user's profile information. The access device downloads the access device or the portal website predicts the predicted content that the user wants to watch. In a specific embodiment, the Internet access device has an email light to notify the user of the presence of an email. E-mail lamp can be included in the user's work. The paper size is applicable to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 9 (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page)

4M684 A7 V. Description of Invention (7) 2 凊 Read the phonetic notation on the back? Fill out this page again} Action button allows users to access emails with one click. The internet access device can automatically pick up the door at a predetermined time interval to check if the user associated with the access device has mail waiting. In addition, when the user has a mail day gate, the pick-up device can be contacted, so that the pick-up device lights up the mail lamp. In yet another specific embodiment, the portal website may initialize the contact access device and notify the user to request the user to participate in the conversation including voice conversation. For example, the portal can call the access device and initiate a ringtone or other noise to notify the user of the doorway where the user wants to talk to the user of the access device. In yet another specific embodiment, the user profile information includes the user communication Λ is Λ and its boundary parameter allows the user to communicate with predetermined others through the Internet. User communication information can be stored in the access device's pROM or on the portal, and can include email and chat information to support the access device to associate the user with the user's family and friends' email and parent Talk about glycosides. The user communication information may be provided by a pre-determined person before the access device is sent to the user, or may be provided to the portal site for storage or for subsequent transmission to the access device. In this way, the "father" can pre-load the child's e-mail into the access device via the Internet and send it to the "grandmother" to simplify the communication between the grandmother and the grandson. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs The Internet access device includes a display, such as a flat panel display, which presents Internet information in a user-friendly portrait mode. The Internet access device provides the user with an electronic channel representing the information collected by the Internet, and allows channels to be selected via a keyboard interface or a remote pointing device interface in a manner similar to a television remote control. In addition, the Internet access device can be divided into portal sites, allowing users to directly access the World Wide Web. The paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 public love). 10 495684 A7 B7 Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by Employee Consumer Cooperatives V. Description of Invention (8) 〇 The connection server and doorway are provided through one or more servers communicating with the World Wide Web and one or more Internet access devices. The rendering engine hosted on the server accepts information from the World Wide Web and processes the information to present it to the Internet. Presentation engine interface content selection and collection engine, whose organization collects information collected by the World Wide Web into local classification. The rendering engine also receives email and advertising information. The rendering engine then works with the type database and user database to process the information to format customer device information on a user-by-user basis. The rendering engine provides formatted information to the visual tuner, which is sent to a plurality of Internet access devices based on user input. The Internet access device interfaces directly to the rendering engine to support single touch email. The invention provides a number of significant technical advantages. A major technical advantage is that users can support simplified Internet access via integrated Internet access devices, link servers and portals. Beginners can easily understand the "plug and swim" function of Internet access devices. This feature is supported by a programmable read-only memory that is preloaded into the Internet access device before the device is sent to the end user. In addition, this function can be supported by the magnetic card swipe port of the device design, or the programmable read-only memory of the access device can be updated via the Internet. Preloading the pre-loaded pages reduces complexity by reducing the steps that the user must perform to complete Internet access. Another great advantage of the present invention is that the hardware complexity of the Internet access device is reduced. The reduced hardware complexity helps the user to avoid the errors that often occur with more complicated personal information. For example, by limiting user programs

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V. Description of the invention (9) The consumer cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs prints the planning access device. For example, it can reduce the system errors related to users by arranging the access restriction in advance before sending it to the producer. 'Loose operating system and «software in _M, can eliminate the need for hard drives. In addition, updated software can be reprogrammed through the Internet to price r0. Another-the technical advantage of the present invention is to reduce access to the Internet The degree of complexity of the software association of the Internet. For example, the embedded operating system and the internal browser automatically support Internet access with minimal user input. Through the interface Internet access device and the predetermined website (their choice) And collect information from the Internet) 'to ensure the compatibility of the software. For example, if the user is in a format compatible with the user ’s access to the device, please send a message, ησ will identify and incompatible Reformat the data before accessing the device. In addition, the portal can detect incompatibilities, find the software needed to provide special content, and download the software along with the requested content for It is mounted on the pick-up device. A brief description of the drawings will make the present invention and its advantages more complete with reference to the following description together with the drawings. 'Similar reference numerals in the drawings indicate similar structural features, and among them: Figure 1 Block diagram of integrated Internet access provided by the invention. Figure 2 shows the Internet access device, keyboard and pointing device. Figure 3 shows the block diagram of the hardware components and user graphical interface of the present invention. Figure 3 Α The figure shows an example of the graphical user interface of the channel guide; This paper size applies to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page)

12 495684 Printed by A7 B7, Consumer Cooperatives, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs 5. Description of the Invention (10) Figure 3B shows an example of the graphical user interface of a CNN webpage; Figure 4 shows the presentation of a World Wide Web page to update the Internet Address registration associated with the access device; Figure 5 shows the flowchart for initializing the conversation; Figure 6 shows the block diagram of the Internet access device, the connection server and the software modules of the portal; and Figure 7 shows Functional block diagram of link server and portal software module. Detailed description of the invention A preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in the drawings. Similar reference numerals are used to indicate similar and corresponding parts in the drawings. The Internet offers great prospects as a means of disseminating information and supporting long-distance communication. The only disadvantage that hinders most Internet users from using the Internet is the complexity of setting up an Internet interface and finding the appropriate or expected Λ by the Internet. Referring now to FIG. 1, a block diagram shows the conceptual steps for simplifying Internet access for a user, with a dedicated Internet access device 10 attached to a server 12, a concept information lens 14, and a concept content funnel 16. The content funnel 16 and the lens 14 are combined with the operation of the server 12 to select and collect information content from the Internet and other sources, and the centralized information is presented to the access device in a consistent and simplified format to the user. The steps shown in Figure 1 reduce the complexity of providing information content to users on the Internet. The user only needs to power on the access device 10 and lightly access the access device 10 to the communication medium to establish the interface between the Internet and the connection server 12. Then the content funnel 16 and lens 14 can be used with the access device (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page)

V. Description of the invention (11) A pre-configured user profile associated with Aitani ’s private and docking device 0 is provided with content of interest. Then, the access device 10 can display rich media Internet content with the same resolution and high-quality shirt presentation. The access device 10 can reduce complexity and increase credibility because it is designed to focus specifically on specific tasks with the compatibility information interface from the link server 12. In order to reduce the complexity of using the Internet by beginners of computer networks, the access device 10 is designed to operate in a manner similar to that of conventional home appliances. For example, the user and the daughter-in-law know similar to how to adjust the TV channel when the TV is turned on, and the access device 10 quickly and easily performs its dedicated function of accessing web pages provided by the Internet. Referring now to FIG. 2, an Internet access device 10, a keyboard 18, and a ": 20" are shown. The Internet 10 includes a portrait-oriented computer display 22, which is similar to a typical personal computer. The landscape model is the opposite. In a specific embodiment, the display 22 is an 800 x 600 x 16-bit svga display, which can be a conventional cathode ray tube or flat panel display including a touch panel interface. The portrait orientation can attract A beginner for reading books and magazines. The power button 42 allows the user to power on the access device 10 and press a single button to initialize the Internet interface. The email light 46 lights up to indicate that an email is waiting to be received The user of the device 10 is combined with a button in a specific embodiment to allow the user to access the email with a single touch. In this way, as long as the user plugs the device 10 into a power cord and a telephone line, the device 10 is accessed. It will work for users in a similar way to other home appliances. Users can work as long as they are turned on. The access device 10 includes a conventional speaker system 24 and a microphone 26 to output this paper. CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 495684 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 -------- B7 _____ V. Description of the invention (l2) and receiving audio signal 'power cord 28 for Power is supplied to the access device 10, and the telephone line 30 is used to interface the access device 10 and the telephone line of the user's location. USB 璋 48 allows the interface to standardize peripheral devices to the access device 10, and Ethernet, ' The road port 50 enables the interface of the wired modem or the local network and the access device 10. The magnetic card reader 44 accepts the magnetic card, and the magnetic card carries data to the programmable read-only memory located inside the access device Body (PROM). Access device 10. The software and data files can be downloaded to Pr0m by inserting a magnetic card with updated information or by connecting to the Internet. Keyboard 18 The indicator device 20 can interface with the access device 10 via the input / output transceiver%, and the transceiver device 32 communicates with the access device 10 through conventional means such as radio frequency or infrared transmission. The keyboard 18 includes a swipe card 34 designed to be accessible. Read from magnetic cards such as credit cards The card swipe port simplifies the input of detailed information about card use and other specific users for e-commerce / tongue movement. The pointer device 20 is similar to the mouse used in conventional computers, but includes various input data to the access device 1 〇 devices, such as scroll wheel 36, arrow pointer 38 and number keys 40. Scroll wheel 36 allows the user to remotely scroll through the data presented on the display 22 by the wheel. The arrow pointer 38 allows the user to remotely move the cursor The surround display 22, and the number keys 40 allow the user to enter a display channel. The Internet access device 10 is designed to allow the user to have similar "unpacking" experience of connecting, disassembling, assembling, and using familiar household facilities. Experience for new users. To initialize the operation of the access device 10, the new user simply plugs in the power cord 28 and the modem interface cable 30 and presses the power button 42. The access device 10 uses pre-loaded user profile information for access. This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (21 × X 297 mm).

-------- ^ ---------. (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) 15 A7 B7 V. 1f Printed Description of Invention (13) Device ίο and When the communication media interface is powered on, an Internet connection is automatically established for the user. For example, the user can borrow the phone or use the Internet command = fetch device to provide user profile information, and then the user profile information is automatically sent to and loaded into the access device and then sent to the user. In addition, the user profile information can be stored on the magnetic card and sent to the user with the access device 10, and then loaded into the access device 10 through the card reader 44. The pre-loaded user profile information includes the access device's Identification information, as well as user name, address, phone number, age, gender, credit card information, keywords of interest, access frequency, access time, latest download information, etc. Further, once certain user profile information has been loaded, 'determinable and manned additional information such as user access information including primary, secondary and toll-free phone numbers dialed by the access device' email information such as email feeding And chat information. In addition, the user profile information can include general instructions including identification information of the access device, and instructions for contacting the general portal site, so when the contact is started, the access device can be associated with the specific user profile information of the user to automatically configure the general information. The portal gives access to the device. The simplified software and hardware architecture of access to split 10, as detailed in this article, allows a series of sequences to be quickly initiated in less than 3 seconds and automatically establishes an Internet connection in a built-in manner through a preset dialer without the user's intervention. Similar to household facilities, the access device 10 performs a single dedicated function, and is connected to the network IV, and the communication path reduces the complexity and privacy associated with the function by automating each step required. Beginners of the Internet need only plug in appliances like appliances to open the access device 10 to travel the World Wide Web. If changes are needed, the software will be automatically downloaded from the network IV ,,,, and Kushiro and loaded into the PROM of the access device 10. Therefore, the changes can be printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy A7 ------- -B7 _________ 5. Description of the Invention (M) The user did not notice the execution. In order to track the update of the access device 10 PROM, the user configuration profile can be determined for each access site or each access device associated with the entry site. For example, the user profile can be stored in the same location as the user profile information. In order to download changes to a specific access device 10, the change is a modification of the profile of the user configuration associated with the access device. When the access device is next connected to the portal website interface, the user configuration profile records the modified parameters to trigger the update. For example, a user configuration log indicates an updated version of the software module residing on the access device. The software module table associated with the portal indicates a module form expected by a given access device. The comparison between the software module table and the module contained in the access device, for example, by comparing the module name and version number or date, can be downloaded from the portal to modify the module to the access device. The software module table includes an indicator such as a URL to automatically instruct the access device to be downloaded from an appropriate location. One of the major advantages of the user profile is to provide simplified means for flexible dynamic load balancing, error tolerance, and planned re-planning. Configuration. For example, the user configuration profile can include the link address and dialing information for each access device. The initial dialing information is to contact the server via the 800 toll-free telephone number indicating access device. By modifying the profile of the user, it is possible to perform changes to the connection of the relevant access device, such as changing the dial. In this way, during the initial connection, the user configuration file changes the dialing instructions contained in the access device, so the next time the connection takes place, the access device contacts the new server dial number. Similarly, the dial-up number can respond to changes in loading conditions. For example, when the dial-up number tries one or more servers, the load can be balanced between the servers. In response to a server failure, dialing is based on Chinese paper standards (CNS). ) A4 size (210 X 297mm t) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page)

17 V. Description of the Invention (I5) The faulty server is re-directed to the operable server; and the reconfiguration can be planned, such as moving the user to a new mail server or from a linked server to another server. The Internet access device 10 can be operated in two modes: offline mode and online mode. In the online mode, the access device 10 dials into the service network via the portal. The access device in the offline module is disconnected from the network, but the operation is continued by storing the content in the RAM cache as local information. The difference between online and offline mode is visible to the user. The offline operation is improved and the access device 10 is regularly connected to the portal website to update the local information stored in the access device 10 cache memory to keep it real-time, retrieve incoming mail and sent mail. For example, the user will store the information in the cache memory shortly after the information is downloaded to the access device 10, and the user will effectively read the real-time information without waiting for the access device 10 to link to the portal and download the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Information Economy The effective cache update strategy printed by the employee consumer cooperative is the main component to reduce the delay of the user of the access device 10 whether in online mode or offline mode. By downloading information from the portal website to the access device 10, the cache memory of the access device 10 is updated, the convenience of the user, and the load of the F1 website. For example, updates can be scheduled to reduce interference with the user's phone. Similarly, the update can be used to balance the blocking of the portal website and get the maximum bandwidth utilization. In order to meet these goals, the early new plan can be updated regularly, such as once a day, at the interval set in the paragraph, such as early morning! At 3 o'clock, the update time of each access device is selected. This period of time is a random variable that is evenly distributed to avoid too many devices at the same time knotting to a designated doorway and overloading the network. The updated schedule can store: This paper size is applicable to the family standard (CNS) A4 size (G X 297 public love) " Α7 Β7

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In order to further improve the effect of cache update, the adaptive cache update engine can modify the cache update schedule of the access device of the specified portal interface based on the activity of each access device and the network conditions associated with the portal. For example, the activity log associated with each access device may be stored in each access device or the portal associated with the access device. The access device-specific activity log can track user activity associated with the access device by a number of factors, such as the number of keystrokes, email activity, or show activity. The adaptive cache update engine analyzes the activity and decides when to update the cache memory of the access device, and decides how to optimally update the access device based on the user's future activity prediction. For example, if the user reads and sends mail more often than the user performs other activities, the cache memory update schedule may perform mail updates more frequently than other activities. For example, for the user of the access device, the cache memory The update schedule is updated twice a day, once in the morning and at night; stock market information can be updated shortly after the stock market closes; and sports information can be updated shortly before the user goes to bed. The cache update engine significantly reduces the waiting time of the operation mode by predicting the future information request of the user of the access device and downloading the prediction information stored in the cache memory of the user access device. For example, the cache update engine package a neutral network program uses events to predict future information requests ‘show downloads to predict future information requests. For example, if a user typically reads CNN hundred pages to understand the headlines and then enters cNNfn pages to read business news, then

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495684 Printed by the Consumer Property Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (Π) The cache update engine can identify this type and update the cache memory with the CNNfn page when the update engine detects that the user has requested the CNN homepage body. In this example, the cache update engine can be combined with a user access device, an access portal associated with the device, or a CNN server. When the user can obtain CNNfn information without waiting for the information to be transmitted to the user's access device, the delay can be shortened and the user's satisfaction can be greatly increased. Referring now to FIG. 3, a block diagram showing the access device 10 is displayed along with a user graphical interface presented on the flat panel display 22 by the device 10. The access device is operated with a simple computing structure. A motherboard 52 supports the processor 54, a cache memory 56, and a programmable read-only memory (rpROM) 58. The processor 54 may be an IBM compatible processor such as a similar type of processor available from Indell and Advanced Micro Devices or operating a browser. The processor 54 may be an older and cheaper version than the conventional processor to reduce the cost of the access device, as long as the processor 54 can accelerate the processing of advanced browser functions such as video chat. PROM 58 stores the embedded operating system including device drivers, as well as embedded browser and user profile information to support the operation of accessing device 10. When a user < Γ purchases or purchases a shell access device 10, PROM 5 8 is pre-loaded with user profile information such as username, telephone address, phone number, credit card number, phone number, and the purchase order The access device 10 of the user accesses the initial dialing information of the Internet. Further PROM 58 supports undetectable updates to operating systems, browsers, device drivers and other software. If an update is needed, the access device 10 automatically obtains the update through the Internet contacting a predetermined doorway and loads the new data into the PROM 58 in a way that the user cannot perceive. (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page)

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V. Description of the invention (18) The update can be automatically initiated at low usage time, such as late at night, or can be performed when the user is connected to the Internet without being noticed by the user. The cache memory 56 is a conventional memory such as DRAM or SDAM, an operating system with sufficient storage capacity to maintain the operating time of the access device 10 and a browser plus user profile information. When the user turns off the power watch of the access device 10, the cache memory 56 and the trickle voltage received from the power module 60 maintain the data, which shortens the time required to initialize the access device 10 when the power is next turned on. . The special trickle voltage maintains the embedded operating system and browser in an active memory state and minimizes the overall unit startup delay. The user need not be aware of the trickle voltage, and the trickle voltage can be removed by unplugging the plug-in device 10. The access device 10 includes additional hardware components to support the Internet interface. For example, the V.90 modem 62 provides a dial-up connection to the access device 10, and the Ethernet card 64 is provided with an RJ-45 card to support a wired modem interface. The access device 10 includes a universal serial bus port 48 and a card 66 to support the connection of peripheral devices such as the connection of a printer. The transceiver unit 68 supports connection to the keyboard 18 and the device pointer 20. In an alternative specific example, the keyboard 18 and the pointer 20 may be physically integrated in the access device 10 and wired to the access device 10. The user graphical interface displayed on the flat panel display 22 illustrates how a user interacts with the access device 10 to receive email. Channel box 70 instructs the user graphical interface to display channel 1 and displays the user's email. Other channels available to users include channel 2 for news, channel 3 for finance, channel 4 for weather, and channel 5 for search. In order to select a channel, the user inputs the channel input indicator device 20 as a number number on the number key 40 by using the arrow pointer 38, or inputs it by scrolling the scroll wheel 36. Transceiver 32 receives This paper size applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (21 × 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page)

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A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (I9) To the signal from the transceiver module 68, the processor 54 captures predetermined information for display on the flat panel display 22. In this way, the TV operation of the device is accessed. Each channel may include several sub-channels. For example, when the user selects news channel 2, the user graphic channel provides the user with the option to obtain news. For example, channels 21-29 ′ each channel has a different news source or news topic. The second figure shows an example of a channel guide where users do not refer to related information. The figure shows an example of the web page that will be displayed when the user selects the CNN news channel number. The email channel shown in figure 3 shows that the user can retrieve new information stored on the server that communicates with the user's access device. Email or old email. When the user has a new e-mail, the processor 54 sends a signal to light the mail lamp 46. In this way, the access device 10 is notified via the Internet. Use = There is new mail, and the mail lamp 46 lights up to indicate that the user should check his e-mail channel. -In a specific embodiment, the receiving device 1G is pulled by a predetermined server according to a time schedule, during which the receiving device 10 checks the email and updates it. In another embodiment, the receiving device 10 receives an inputted data update by receiving a call, indicating that an email or other information is waiting for the user. For example, the server providing service to the access device 10 can dial the modem 62 to establish an Internet connection and notify the access device that there is an e-mail waiting, resulting in the processor 54 lighting the mail light 46. As for a part of the pre-configuration of the access device 10, the address information of the user-specific address book containing e-mail or chat may be pre-loaded in the PROM of friends or family members of the access device-associated user. The address information can be loaded and changed via web pages accessed via the Internet. For example, referring to Fig. 4, 1 · Shang

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2. Recognize the negotiation request received at the scheduled time for the relevant date. In this way, long-distance phone charges can be avoided. At step 314, the access device X is connected to its website again and waits to notify whether the access device γ can interface with the Internet at step 316. If the access device? Is indeed connected to the n-plane of the Internet, then the conversation phase can be linked at step 306. If the access device does not communicate with the Internet interface, for example, after a period of time, then in step S, the access device X indicates that the chat request failed to its user. In addition, if the portal site decides that the access device γ is not connected to the Internet interface in step 304, the portal website can initiate a conversation request to the access device user and the portal website accesses the vibration device γ through a dial-up modem, or may The second and the second send a request from the Internet to another person's website, and they dial a local phone number to the wearer / receiver, and can send a notification to the user of the aforementioned chat request. In addition, the phone can ring until the user answers, so the portal can provide users with audible chat request messages. For example, the portal website may use the voice forming and recognition software to notify the user of the access device 「that the“ user of the access device X has requested a conversation ”. After receiving the user Ik of the device γ, the conversation phase is added in step 306. In a specific embodiment, the Internet access device 10 uses different caller IDs to distinguish multiple phone call types such as voice calls, faxes, parent talk requests, incoming mail or access devices on a specified channel. 〇 New content that users are interested in. The incoming call identification module and (CIM) 93 carried in the access device 10 detects the source of the call, and compares the source with a far order of a known possible source to map the call to the source application. For example, a portal associated with a designated access device would use

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495684 A7 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 5. Description of the invention (22) Use the “chat” source number, and use the “email” source number when contacting the access device with new email notifications. The call reminder module ("CAM") 95 matches the application to the corresponding reminder agency. For example, chat and email reminders can provide unique ringtones / tones, flashes, or voiced statements "You have a conversation" or "You have an email". The call response module (r CRM) 97 then matches the app with the appropriate response identified by the CIM. For example, CRM can be used for busy beeps, initializing email downloads, initializing the conversation phase, and providing voice messages for ordinary voice calls, or contacting the server for content updates. Referring now to FIG. 6, a block diagram of a software module of the receiving device 10 and the feeding device 1⑼ is shown. The access device 10 supports software stored in the flash pROM 58 or the local cache memory 56. The access device 10 has a device driver 80 for operating hardware devices including a keyboard device driver 82, a communication link driver 84, a magnetic card swipe port driver 86, a remote control driver 88, and a file system driver 90. Other device drivers may optionally include devices for operating the load carrying device 10 as needed. The embedded operating system module 92 works in conjunction with the device driver 80 to ensure proper operation of the access device 10. The operating system module 92 may be a conventional operating system embedded in the PROM 58 such as a LinuM $ system, a window, a disk operating system (DOS), or other basic operating systems. The embedded web browser module 94 and the real-time audio module 96 operate on top of the operating system to support Internet interaction and playback of real-time audio files. Embedded web browser module 94 supports web browser and internet interface, including with HTML, CSS, SSL, Java manuscript and other internet ---------- 111¾ ^ --- (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page)

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Interface of the road agreement. The real-time audio layer 96 cooperates with the embedded web browser 94 to perform frequency functions. This includes streamlined audio. The web browser% is usually provided to the channel interface via the server, but it is also possible to use the network branch 98 to support direct access to the global information network. In order to update the human body nuclear group, for example, add a plug-in port to the interstitial Liu browser 94: the broadcast information can be transferred through the network «device 94 and written by the flash pr0m 58 with the operating system module 92. This enables software such as browser software, operating system software, or device driver software to be updated regularly without requiring input or intervention from the user of the device 10. The server 100 and the access device 10 use an embedded web browser module 94 interface, and execute the connection between the access device 10 and the Internet to collect and select information from the World Wide Web. Functions for the user of the access device 10 and the like. The broadcast system 102 of the server 1 includes a conventional cache memory 1G4 for storing real-time data, and a slot for storing auxiliary information 106, user profile information 108 and user application data information ιΐ〇. The LDAP module U2 interacts with the subsidiary information 106 and the user profile information 08 and executes an access management function that allows a predetermined access device to interact with the server 100 and identify specific information of each user. The poop / SMTp module 114 enables the email function of the browser 94 of the access device 10.

The channel information is communicated from the server 100 to the access device 10 and executed by the HTTp proxy cache module 116. The HTTP proxy cache module U6 retrieves information from the global information network 124 and reformats the information for presentation to the access device 10 via a web browser 94. The information is reformatted by the format conversion module 122, the media conversion module 120, and the type mapping module 118. In addition, the HTTP paper size applies to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page)

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495684 A8 B8 C8 D8 6. Scope of patent application I. A method for providing Internet content to users. The method includes the following steps: At a predetermined interval, an interface with an Internet access device and — a portal site; based on the user; Record information to predict the Internet content that the user will request; send the predicted Internet content from the portal to the access device: and present the predicted Internet content to the user. For example, the method of claiming the scope of patent No. 1 ', wherein the predicted Internet content includes e-mail. 3. The method according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the predicted Internet content includes news information. 4. The method according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, further comprising the step of changing a predetermined time interval between the interface access device and the portal site based on user behavior. 5. The method as described in claim 1 of the patent scope, wherein the plurality of Internet access devices and the portal interface are each provided with a predetermined time interval from the portal interface, and the predetermined time interval has a random distribution to Reduce the load on the portal. The size of this paper _Zhongge ⑵ q χ 297 issued) ---- I ------- I · II (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) · • Staff of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by Consumer Cooperatives 31